As you have seen in the media, or maybe even viewed right in your own backyard, racism is a prominent issue throughout the United States. You have all seen the #blacklivesmatter hashtag, although a more significant movement, primarily the #alllivesmatter hashtag deserves a second look. This hashtag focuses on the masses all being severely significant in keeping the United States actually "United". Clearly, racism is a significant issue and it needs to be stopped, but what you may not know is racism isn't exclusively to African Americans. Every culture experiences some form of this segregation. I am in no way justifying racism in any form, simply bringing it to your attention that racism is not limited to African Americans.
The most evident form of racism in the media lately has been involving cops shooting or being severely harsher towards black people. In reality cop brutality and racism are two completely separate and extremely differing issues. When an African American is killed due to a cops error, the media and the masses spiral into an outrage and it's deemed that all cops are "evil" and "racist". In contrast to this when a white person is killed by a cop it's simply murder and doesn't deserve any sort of extra attention or social movement. Murder is murder, no matter what color of skin they possess and it is most definitely not a racist act only when it occurs to someone of color.
People are afraid of what is different from them and what they are used to and that is the seed from which racism derives. If a black person moved into a white neighborhood, they may experience racism and in such a diverse society especially, this is not okay. On the other side of this matter if a white person moved into a black neighborhood they may experience judgement and racism and this isn't okay either.
Similar to this if an African American man wearing wearing a shirt that read "proud to be black" you would only assume that he is proud of his culture. Opposite of this if a white man wore a shirt that read "Proud to be white" he would be seen as racist and rude. Why is there a double standard? The reality is every culture experiences racism throughout the United States.
Every life matters and there should not be racism and such crude double standards in our great nation. We all need to make an effort to support one another and be all together. So rather than picking up a gun and mass firing at the people only out to protect us, we need to educate ourselves further on this matter. Racism is found everywhere and rather than turning to violent acts we as the United States need to "Unite" to end racist slander because #alllivesmatter.
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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